NHTSA Recall 89V052000: Suspension: lower arm
CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 500,000 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Chrysler E Class.
| NHTSA campaign | 89V052000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER ARM |
| Report received | March 29, 1989 |
| Owner notification | June 29, 1989 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Front suspension crossmember may corrode and fail at lower control arm rear pivot mounts if operated where salt is used to aid in snow removal.
Safety risk
Control arm could detach from the crossmember, adverselyaffecting directional stability, which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Install attachment reinforcement brackets to prevent control arm detachment as a result of corrosion weakening.
Notes
System: front suspension crossmember.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Vehicles covered by recall 89V052000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler E Class | 1983 |
| Chrysler Lebaron | 1982, 1983 |
| Chrysler New Yorker | 1983 |
| Dodge 400 | 1982, 1983 |
| Dodge 600 | 1983 |
| Dodge Aries | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
| Plymouth Reliant | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.